DOGS PERMITTED? Dogs are considered at this property. All dogs must first meet our Pet Guidelines to be considered. J2

A comfortable cottage nicely furnished- The Gulls Cottage was selected for purchase by owner's looking for a cottage that defined their idea of a perfect Maine vacation destination. They selected a kayaker's dream location - a place where one can explore protected coastal hideaways among lobsterman and other recreational boaters. Coincidentally, they chose a place close to the highest ranked (by TripAdvisor) attraction in Maine as of the autumn of 2013. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are located just over a mile away. Rental of this property includes 2 adult tickets to the gardens.

Entering the cottage you are greeting by comfortable furnishings, original artwork, a well equipped kitchen, and comfortable sleeping quarters. The front of the cottage faces the water with an open living room, kitchen, and dining area in the same space. The rear of the cottage contains the three bedrooms and full bathroom.

Walk out on to the pier and dock in front of the cottage to launch kayaks (not included) or just enjoy sitting with a book or glass of wine.

Details

BOATS INCLUDED? None, however kayaks, stand up paddle boards and even bicycles are offered for rent through Tidal Transit Kayak Tours & Rentals. Their website with contact information is located by clicking HERE.

LINEN/TOWEL FEE: Yes, a cleaning and laundry/linen fee of $125 per rental applies. The Gulls property does not have a Washer or Dryer, so the bed linen package includes having the beds professional made-up, 2 bath towels & 2 wash cloths per bed sleeping space as well as a bath mat for each bathroom and 2 kitchen towels. Guests may add additional towels or bed linens through the reservation process.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: No, the owner of this property does not require a security deposit, however, guests are still financially responsible for non-accidental damages at the property.

PROPERTY SPECIFICS:Cleaning: The property will be professionally cleaned before and after the rental assuming the average 6 hour cleaning is needed. Above normal cleaning charges will be billed to Guest at $30 per hourWasher & Dryer: NoDishwasher: NoCoffee Maker: Yes, standard automatic drip with filtersAir Conditioning: No - but fans are located in each bedroomHeat Source: Electric Heaters, Wood-Burning FireplaceInternet Access: Yes, with Wi-FiTV: TV with basic cable service and DVD playerWater Source: Well Water (Guests may prefer bottled water for drinking)Grill: Charcoal GrillUsable Fireplace: Yes, Guests must supply their own firewoodClosest Shopping Village: Boothbay Harbor, 4.2 milesNumber of Restaurants within 5 Miles: 25 PlusWater Frontage: YesBeach Access: YesDock/Pier Access: Yes - Boats up to 20 feet - no water at low tideBoat Mooring: NoProperty Good For Fisherman: YesAdditional Amenities:Minimum Standards List

Reviews

On the Water in Maine was great to work with. Our dog doesn't fit perfectly into the dog policy, but I was able to speak with someone and they were very accommodating given he is 10 years old and just sleeps all day (I'm not even sure he noticed we were on vacation). Directions for renting, payment, getting to and from the property, check in/out were all very well communicated and easy. Thank you!

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The Gulls was perfect for our stay. The cottage was charming and well-equipped. The location was great. It was very easy to get to and from town if we wanted, and secluded and private for when we just wanted to relax and enjoy the view. You can see the water from almost every window in the house, and the deck and dock were lovely. The two sets of sliding doors in the living room made an easy transition from the deck to inside, and allowed for protection from the mosquitoes after the sun went down. It was great to be able to bring the dog and not have to worry about road noise or having neighbors too close by.

Claus

Exeter, US

Reviewed: Aug 22, 2016

Property Manager

Easy to work with

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Excellent location and water views

Adam

San Francisco, US

Reviewed: Jul 30, 2016

Property Manager

Very efficient and helpful .

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We loved everything about the Gulls. It's on a beautiful spot on the water,. Peaceful and full of life. It is also just a short drive to eatting and shopping . The house had all the provisions you need already there.

Benjamin

Fairfield, US

Reviewed: Jul 24, 2016

Property Manager

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The view was wonderful, and the property was both private and close to town and attractions.

Jeannine

Apache Junction, US

Reviewed: Jul 11, 2016

Property Manager

This agency was terrific with regard to communication prior to as well as during our stay. I would definitely seek other rentals from this agency in the future.

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We absolutely loved everything about this property. The house was situated in a quiet location on the back bay with gorgeous views of herons and Osprey diving for food. And the Boothbay area in itself was beautiful with many preserves and an amazing Botanical Gardens. A couple of highlights of our trip was taking a boat ride from the Botanical Gardens into the bay on a guided tour with boat captain Shawn and visiting the Alpaca Farm in South Port. In general this area was so friendly to travelers....thank you for the wonderful vacation experience!

Dona

Meredith, US

Reviewed: Aug 26, 2015

Property Manager

On the Water in Maine did a great job keeping us well informed. Particularly liked the email that suggested favorite things to do and places to go. Or what to do on rainy day.

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The Gulls is really a home with enough personality and decorations that it is homey without being fussy or things getting in the way. love the landscaping, natural as well as sweet garden areas. Layout is perfect with living area and porch giving perfect views. Love that front is all glass doors for view. Love that it gets the sunsets and not the morning sun. Porch was perfect even on hot humid days. And most times there is a nice breeze coming up the river. Location to town and other areas was perfect. Couldn't see one neighbor other than the ones across the river which is still far away. Wonderful, private, well-amenitied, little home. would be tight for 6 people but perfect for 3 or 4.

Renee

Mystic, US

Reviewed: Jul 26, 2015

Property Manager

On the water in Maine is very easy to work with. All paperwork is done electronically and there was always someone who was able to answer my questions. It's a very professionally run business.

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Beautiful view! Great dock

Marilyn

Reviewed: Mar 6, 2014

Property Manager

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Barbara

Reviewed: Mar 5, 2014

Property Manager

I did not use On the Water in Maine when I rented this property last year because it was with another company then - but I am impressed with your website and information. This is the most perfect spot you'll find in Maine. Water & scenic views from everywhere; quiet spot but near town, pretty/cozy house & porch; could sit on dock & never want to go anywhere else.

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Ruth

Reviewed: Mar 5, 2014

Property Manager

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Disclosures

Cat Disclosure: The Owner of this property, while using it, occasionally has a cat in the cottage. The property is of course thoroughly cleaned after the owner`s personal use and before rentals, but in case a renter could have allergies to cats, we like to disclose this information.

No Smoking is permitted anywhere on or inside of any of our rental properties nor are those who may partake in tobacco smoking allowed to occupy any of our properties.

Occupancy may not exceed what is posted for each home. Maximum occupancy could include infants and children.

Boat Rentals and other amenities offered through On the Water in Maine Inc. are not available at all the properties we offer for rent. Boat Rentals through Maine Watercraft Rentals Inc. are offered Sunday morning to Friday after 4pm and include free delivery to the property. Check with an agent to find out what boats are available to rent at this property, or, when you process the booking here online, only the boats available for the property will be listed as available to rent.

Please see our Rental Guidelines Page for further questions regarding how to book this property and additional charges and fees. Contact a reservation agent for more details or to ensure you are booking the right property for you.

Town Info - Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor & Southport Island

Boothbay Harbor is one of the best-known boating centers in New England and boasts a natural harbor known as "The Boating Capital of New England," home to many fishing boats as well as pleasure craft. Southport Island borders the south side of Boothbay Harbor and is accessible by a bridge.